tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38905436.post-23419671828175519722007-06-15T12:34:00.001+01:002008-05-09T09:07:20.537+01:00<b>Of interest...</b><br /><br /><i>If you think your website should be on the list below, <A HREF="mailto:bjw AT bernardwrigley DOT com?subject=Bernard's Of Interest page">email me</a> the link because I've probably not seen it! - Here are some of my favourite places to visit on the internet:</i><br /><br /><b>TV, RADIO, & FILMS</b><br /><a href="http://www.smoothoperations.com" TARGET="NEW">smoothoperations.com</a> - Music documentaries and series<br /><a href="http://www.whirligig-tv.co.uk/" TARGET="NEW">whirligig-tv.co.uk</a> - TV Nostalgia from the 50s<br /><a href="http://www.mastersofcinema.org" TARGET="NEW">Masters Of Cinema</a> - The definitive site for film lovers<br /><a href="http://www.eurekavideo.co.uk/moc" TARGET="NEW">Masters Of Cinema Series</a> - The best DVD label in the UK (run by my son)<br /><a href="http://www.criterionco.com" TARGET="NEW">The Criterion Collection</a> - The best DVD label in the USA<br /><br /><b>FOLK MUSIC and BEYOND</b><br /><a href="http://www.realukmusic.co.uk" TARGET="NEW">Real Music</a> - a resource for live music clubs, folk clubs, concert venues and more<br /><a href="http://www.hankypark.co.uk" TARGET="NEW">Hanky Park</a> - Lancashire songs and humour at their best<br /><a href="http://www.contemplator.com/child/cmpltchl.html" TARGET="NEW">The Child Ballads</a> - The Child Ballads, A complete list<br /><a href="http://www.folking.com" TARGET="NEW">folking.com</a> - Info from the Folk World<br /><a href="http://www.folkimages.com " TARGET="NEW">Roger Liptrot photos</a> - Galleries/photos of Folk Performers<br /><a href="http://www.freefolk.com/mrrecords.htm" TARGET="NEW">Michael Raven</a> - Michael Raven's Catalogue of recordings<br /><a href="http://www.fyldeguitars.com/contact.htm" TARGET="NEW">fyldeguitars.com</a> - See the range of stunning acoustic guitars<br /><a href="http://www.mikeharding.co.uk" TARGET="NEW">mikeharding.co.uk</a> - Mike Harding's website<br /><a href="http://www.houghtonweavers.com" TARGET="NEW">houghtonweavers.com</a> - The Houghton Weavers' website<br /><a href="http://www.oldhamtinkers.com" TARGET="NEW">oldhamtinkers.com</a> - The Oldham Tinkers - The Lancashire Legends<br /><a href="http://www.harveyandrews.com" TARGET="NEW">harveyandrews.com</a> - Harvey Andrews' website<br /><a href="http://www.patryan.org" TARGET="NEW">patryan.org</a> - Pat Ryan's website<br /><a href="http://www.anthonyjohnclarke.com" TARGET="NEW">anthonyjohnclarke.com</a> - Anthony John Clarke - great singer / songwriter.<br /><a href="http://www.heartsofoak.net" TARGET="NEW">heartsofoak.net</a> - Great singers from Devon, specializing in maritime songs.<br /><a href="http://www.tradmusic.com" TARGET="NEW">tradmusic.com</a> All about music, gigs, recordings, artistes and much more!<br /><a href="http://www.ampworldmusic.com" TARGET="NEW">ampworldmusic.com</a> Brian (Preston) Dewhurst's site: dynamic promotion of folk, roots & acoustic music worldwide.<br /><a href="http://www.scoldsbridle.co.uk" TARGET="NEW">scoldsbridle.co.uk</a> Sue and Liz, from the Fylde - two great singers of trad and contemporary songs.<br /><a href="http://www.crackedflag.com" TARGET="NEW">crackedflag.com</a> Harmonies and songs from folk music through to the Beatles & Eagles. A guaranteed good night.<br /><a href="http://www.firesidefusiliers.co.uk" TARGET="NEW">firesidefusiliers.co.uk</a> A motley collection of 5, 6, 7, or even 8 blokes who love to sing! <br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/matchstalkmen" TARGET="NEW">http://www.myspace.com/matchstalkmen</a> Brian & Michael - the original Matchstalk Men - and L.S. Lowry<br /><br /><b>FOLK CLUBS AND FESTIVALS</b><br /><a href="http://www.poyntonfolkfestival.com" TARGET="NEW">www.poyntonfolkfestival.com</a> - Poynton festival every April<br /><a href="http://www.folkclub.org.uk/" TARGET="NEW">www.folkclub.org.uk</a> - Westhoughton Folk Club<br /><a href="http://redshedbootlegged.bravehost.com" TARGET="NEW">http://redshedbootlegged.bravehost.com</a> - Concerts in Wakefield, Yorkshire<br /><a href="http://www.spirefolk.org.uk/" TARGET="NEW">www.spirefolk.org.uk</a> - Attic Folk Club Chesterfield<br /><a href="http://www.fman.freeserve.co.uk/" TARGET="NEW">www.fman.freeserve.co.uk</a> Davylamp Folk Club (Washington Arts Centre)<br /><br /><b>MONOLOGUES</b><br /><a href="http://homepage.ntlworld.com/stanley.brown90" TARGET="NEW">Lancashire Born & Bred</a> - Comedy Poems and Monologues.<br /><a href="http://www.toontoons.com" TARGET="NEW">toontoons.com</a> - Gary Hogg's website<br /><a href="http://www.monologues.co.uk" TARGET="NEW">monologues.co.uk</a> - Make 'em Laugh, Humorous Monologues & Poems<br /><a href="http://www.mdempsey.freeserve.co.uk" TARGET="NEW">Mike's Monologues</a> - Humorous Monologues in Lancashire Dialect<br /><a href="http://hometown.aol.com/graveyardpoems/Home.html" TARGET="NEW">Graveyard</a> - Graveyard Monologues<br /><a href="http://www.salttownpoets.co.uk" TARGET="NEW">Salt Town Poets</a><br /><a href="http://www.howlingdog.info" TARGET="NEW">Howling Dog</a> - Created in Lancashire, the comic poems of Steve Morris<br /><a href="http://www.qi5.co.uk/rafterythepoet/" TARGET="NEW">Raftery the Poet</a> - Poet with a difference, as well as dual nationality - from Lancashire, now lives in Yorkshire<br /><a href="http://www.freewebs.com/elijas/" TARGET="NEW">Poems For Kids & Krumblies</a> - Poetic Memories of Northern Life<br /><br /><b>MISCELLANEOUS</b><br /><a href="http://www.abcounties.co.uk.co.uk/" TARGET="NEW">www.abcounties.co.uk</a> - The Association Of British Counties. Find out the true county for any town in Britain<br /><a href="http://www.forl.co.uk/" TARGET="NEW">www.forl.co.uk</a> - Friends of Real Lancashire<br /><a href="http://www.geocities.com/rupertbearsite/annuals/index.htm" TARGET="NEW">Rupert Bear Annual covers</a> - See the complete range of Rupert's Annual covers<br /><a href="http://www.nyt.co.uk/" TARGET="NEW">After Dinner Speakers and Motivational Speakers</a> - from the Now You're Talking Speaker Agency.Boneyardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17201773297001943475noreply@blogger.com